Wilmslow

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Whist and Canasta

Status:Active, open to new members
Group email: Whist and Canasta group
When: On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Venue: Oakmere
  • Whist is a classic English trick taking card game that was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • It is known for its simple rules and strategic play.
  • The game is played with a standard 52 card pack.
  • Canasta is a card game that originated in Uruguay.
  • Iit is played with two standard decks plus 4 jokers and involves forming medals of seven or more cards to score points.
  • The game is typically played by four players in partnership aiming to go out by playing all their cards.
  • Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 2pm.
  • Meeting place: Oakmere, Spath Lane, Handforth.
  • Places available contact Group Leader.

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art and Crafts Group
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    At Oakmere; Contact Dena Glass, Group Leader for more information.
  • Book Group 1
    Status: Waiting list
    On Monday mornings 11:00 am
    2nd Monday of the month, normally at the Group Leader's House.
  • Book Group 2
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    2nd Wednesday of the month; At one of the homes of members', check time with Group Leader
  • Book Group online
    Status: Active
    Check times and online connection details with the Convenor
  • Bowling
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Meeting times vary according to the time of year, so does the venue - Alderley Edge Park (summer), Festival Hall, Alderley Edge (winter)
  • Bridge Beginners and Improvers
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Mondays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Bridge Improvers and Players
    Status: Active
    On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Coffee Morning
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:15 am-11:30 am
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Croquet
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, two to three rides to choose from
  • French Conversation Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
    Meet at the Group Leader's home in Wilmslow. Contact Convenor for further details.
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Meets on various days at various venues. Joint Group Leaders - Judy Van Langenberg, Jean McGregor and Tress Atwell
  • Have Your Say
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    1st Wednesday of every month. Meeting time 10am to 12Noon. Contact Group Leader
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursdays
  • Play Reading
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesdays
  • Rummikub (A new Group on)
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Science and Technology
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm @ Wilmslow Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Monday of the month
  • Spanish intermediate
    Status: Dormant
  • Stitchers and Knitters
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of each month
  • Sunday lunch
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    Mondays and Fridays, 10am to 11.00am, for further detail contact Chris Foreman, Group Leader
  • Theatre visits and day outings
    Status: Active
    Contact Group Leader for upcoming outings, where and when. See News for you in the 'Welcome' page
  • Tuesday tea
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
    Except in July, August and December
  • Walking easy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    See Time table or contact Group Leader for time table. Walks in the localities of Wilmslow
  • Walking Intermediate
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    Walks take place on the 2nd Friday of the month. Contact Group Leader for Time Table and other information. All walks are led by volunteers from the membership
  • Whist and Canasta
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month